Langbeschreibung
The story of Shou Cha, a refugee from Laos who became an American. His lifetime of learning is framed by various historical and sociological contexts that have shaped his life. This book suggests that immigrant parents can contribute to the process of making peace between diverse groups in America.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Contents: A Note on Authorship and Ownership. Preface. Part I: Immigrant Identity in School and Society. Prelude to a Life History: The Shooting. On Being and Becoming American. Visions of America: Narratives of Immigrants, School, and Society. Part II: A Hmong American Life History. A River in the Mountains. The Word. Generations. Making Peace. Part III: Learning From a Life. Resourcefulness, Relationship, Respect: Learning From a Life. From One Life to Many: Rediscovering America Through Autobiography. Epilogue: Research as an Opening. Appendix: Narrative Inquiry and the Life History of a New American.